Comparing child outcomes of physical punishment and alternative disciplinary tactics: a meta-analysis

Larzelere (2005) · Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review · Read the paper

26 studies; conditional spanking favoured over 10 of 13 alternative tactics for reducing noncompliance or antisocial behaviour; customary physical punishment equal to alternatives except one large study; only overly severe or predominant use compared unfavourably.

26 studies; conditional spanking favoured over 10 of 13 alternative tactics for reducing noncompliance or antisocial behaviour; customary physical punishment equal to alternatives except one large study; only overly severe or predominant use compared unfavourably.

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doi:10.1007/s10567-005-2340-z. Abstract read: 26 studies; conditional spanking favoured over 10 of 13 alternative tactics for reducing noncompliance or antisocial behaviour; customary physical punishment equal to alternatives except one large study; only overly severe or predominant use compared unfavourably.